Los Osos

Baywood-Los Osos, California, United States

Imagine the road trip of your life, gliding past uncrowded beaches and wine grapes ripening in the sun. California dreaming? Think again. Highway 1 is the most iconic roadway in California, but not all sections are created equal. The length that passes along the coast through San Luis Obispo County (known as SLO CAL) brims with the best of the Highway 1 experience. And as the gateway to Big Sur, this SLO CAL stretch is well within reach. What sets us apart? One-hundred miles of Pacific coastline, half of which are protected. A national marine sanctuary and a national estuary. Thirteen state parks. An elephant seal rookery and Monarch butterfly preserves. A Scenic Byway designation from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Two historic lighthouses and five historic piers. The only drivable beach in California. Centuries-old forests. Hundreds of acres of coastal vineyards. Uncrowded white sand beaches. History and heritage at every turn with nine locales on the National Register. And Hearst Castle, a hilltop beauty that is a State and National Historic Landmark. And that’s just the beginning. Bury your toes in the sand and get to know the locals. Indulge in farm-fresh and ocean-fresh cuisine, and wines from family-owned vineyards. Glimpse abundant wildlife and historic wonders, all in the comfort of a laid-back culture and picture-perfect climate. Want to plan the road trip of a lifetime? Follow your curiosity to our SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1, and let the wonder begin.

Baywood-Los Osos

Baywood-Los Osos, California, United States

Kayaking on the back bay of Morro Bay offers amazing scenery, wildlife viewing, and the chance to see the world from a different point of view. It's invigorating and relaxing and everyone should try it!

3550 Pecho Valley Rd
San Luis Obispo County, CA

A hiker’s paradise, Los Osos lies in a valley at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. A hike on the coast might cross a mix of rugged bluffs, sand dunes, a calm estuary or mountains that peak above the fog line. Just inland, find trails that lead beneath canopies of native oak trees. Due to coastal influence, the climate in Los Osos is temperate, with highs between 63 degrees F and 70 degrees F year-round. In other words, you couldn’t find a more comfortable destination for a hike.